Chapter II

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From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

brought into existence

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

in a mistaken or erroneous manner

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

a social unit living together

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

a form of address for a man

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

not used up

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

hold back within

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From this it appears that our family did not pay much attention to subjects of orthography, or think the manner in which their name was spelt, a matter of importance.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

precisely as stated

From this reading ‘Most persons, I believe, retain through life, a few strong impressions of very early childhood.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

at the time that

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

in or at the place that

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In a will of one of my uncle’s, which may be seen in Doctors’ Commons, the name is spelt Houldecroft.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.

the words that are spoken

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading [_This and the remaining Chapters of the first Book are in Mr Holcroft’s own words._] ‘I was born in London, in Orange Court, Leicester Fields, on the 10th day of December, 1745, old style; and was baptized and registered in St. Martin’s church, where my name is erroneously written Howlcroft.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I have a recollection of being played with by my parents, when very young, and of the extreme pleasure it gave me.